Who thought Oedipus the King was the perfect tragedy?
Aristotle
Why is Oedipus the King a perfect tragedy?
Oedipus is the perfect tragic protagonist, for his happiness changes to misery due to hamartia (an error). Oedipus also evokes both pity and fear in its audience, causing the audience to experience catharsis or a purging of emotion, which is the true test for any tragedy according to Aristotle.
What is Oedipus most admirable character trait?
Ultimately Oedipus’ most admirable traits are his determination and commitment to knowledge, truth and justice. This shows Oedipus to be a just and fair character who admits to and accepts punishment for his mistakes.
What does Oedipus learn from his suffering?
Oedipus also learns that he can only blame himself for everything that has occurred. This is perhaps the most painful thing about himself that he must learn. After realizing the truth behind his birth, Oedipus asks wheat he can now say to Creon, since he “wronged him so, just now, in every way” (696).
How did Oedipus cause suffering?
Oedipus causes others to suffer because he has too much pride and refuses to hear the truth from other characters in the play. Oedipus’s metaphorical blindness causes him to inflict suffering onto others. Oedipus’s uncontrollable anger and drive to learn the truth turns him into an evil character.
What is the moral of the story Oedipus?
The moral of Oedipus Rex is that one cannot control one’s own destiny and that pride leads to downfall.
Is Oedipus a sympathetic character or does he deserve his fate?
Oedipus is sympathetic and admirable for several reasons. He did not choose his cruel fate (to kill his father and marry his mother), but he still takes responsibility for his actions after he discovers how horrid they truly are.
How is Oedipus the King a Greek tragedy?
Oedipus is a tragic character because he is a great man with some ideals and with a commitment to find out the truth and cure the problem besetting is country. But like a tragic character, he has a tragic weakness. Another tragic element in the play Oedipus Rex is its tragic atmosphere.
Is Oedipus Rex a comedy or tragedy?
No, Oedipus Rex is not a comedy. It is a tragedy. In fact, it is one of the best-known tragedies in Western literature.